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They were slaves that played music for the kings and there familys:

There were two types of Medieval Musicians - the Minstrels and the Troubadours. The Minstrels - A minstrel was a servant first employed as a castle or court musician. A Medieval Bard. The name 'minstrel' means a "little servant". The Minstrel was not as refined or poetic as the Troubadour. The role of the Minstrel often required many different skills including:

Juggling

Acrobatics

Dancing

Fire eating

Conjuring

Playing Musical Instruments

Reciting poems

Singing

Buffoonery which led to roles as jesters

Animal trainers - including animals such as dogs and monkeys in their shows

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